Organic cattle farmers earn 30% higher family incomes

ORGANIC cattle farmers achieve a 30% higher farm family income per hectare versus conventional methods, according to the latest Teagasc research.

A Teagasc review of cattle farming family incomes in 2010 found that organic farmers earned €349/ha versus €268/ha for conventional farmers. The findings were unveiled at the Teagasc National Organic Conference entitled “For Health and Profit” in Ballykisteen, Co Tipperary, yesterday.

Teagasc organic specialist Dan Clavin said: “Organic production in Ireland is located mainly in the west and south-west, with over two-thirds of producers located in Connacht and Munster.